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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The injunction not to judge shows the climax of which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Happiness.

2. Who delivers a speech in We The Living?
(a) Kira.
(b) Leo.
(c) Ayn.
(d) Andrei.

3. Who does Kira have a love affair with, even though she does not like him?
(a) Charles.
(b) Hank.
(c) Leo.
(d) Andrei.

4. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?
(a) Spain.
(b) Russia.
(c) United States of America.
(d) France.

5. Rand says that no man has the right to do which of the following?
(a) Provoke force.
(b) Initiate force against others.
(c) Consider using force when provoked.
(d) Create force.

6. Rand suggests that a nation's bodyguards are which type of people?
(a) Government officials.
(b) The military.
(c) Those who are physically strongest.
(d) Intellectuals.

7. Kira asks Andrei what it feels like to be treated like which of the following?
(a) A political system.
(b) A monster.
(c) A tool.
(d) A child.

8. Who does Rand describe as a soldier of liberty?
(a) Politician.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Average citizen.
(d) Businessman.

9. What adjective does Rand use to describe the USA's founding fathers?
(a) Thinkers.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Bodyguards.
(d) Intellectuals.

10. What does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?
(a) Morality.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Hard work.

11. What is the Witch Doctor's weapon?
(a) Morality.
(b) Perception.
(c) Reality.
(d) Happiness.

12. What does Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Altruism.
(d) Collectivism.

13. What kind of revolution is needed, according to Rand?
(a) Reasonable.
(b) Logical.
(c) Moral.
(d) Philosophical.

14. New intellectuals, says Rand, should not give into which of the following?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Despair.

15. The goal of this book is to do which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Alarm Americans.
(b) Share a fictional story for pleasure.
(c) Remind readers of a past warning.
(d) Present new information.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?

2. What does Attila need protection from?

3. The chief intellectual, according to Rand, is which type of person?

4. Which adjective does Rand use to describe America's culture?

5. What did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?

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